Keri, one thing I have discovered, that I haven't really worked a way around, is that different people grade the beads differently.

So that whilst beads are 'A' grade from your supplier, and to most people buying them, they are not 'A' grade to someone who makes expensive and high-end jewellery, where they expect the 'A' grade beads to be perfect.

Out of the thousands that I have sold, this has only happened to me twice - in both cases quite justified as it was to do with minor flaws that i had totally missed - so whilst not common, it can still happen.

Just something to bare in mind before giving something an 'A' grade rating.

Hope this helps :-x